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Media Relations Training with Joe LaBarbera

On September 17th, the WI Fire Service Administrative Association (WFSAA) is hosting a media relations seminar in De Pere with award-winning Media Trainer Joe LaBarbera, of LaBarbera Media Group (LMG). The material that Joe will be presenting will be geared toward fire department personnel acting in an administrative role who are likely to be a first point of contact for local and regional media organizations prior to the Chief scheduling a press conference.

This seminar will give you tools and tips to "confidently handle the media, whether they just showed up or you called them to help share information with the public." Learn useful strategies for building a strong rapport with members of the media which will, in turn, help you to get accurate information out to the public in an effective manner.

Attendance is limited to the first 40 people, so register today!

Seminar Brochure

Registration Form

 

Who are We?

The Wisconsin Fire Service Administration Association (WSFAA) is an organization made up of administrative assistants, secretaries, and other related support staff from fire departments throughout the state. We meet on a quarterly basis at different locations. The June meeting is normally held in conjunction with the Annual State Fire Chief’s Convention. In September we hold a full day educational program.

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Meeting Minutes

Minutes: 6-25-10

Minutes: 3-10-10

Minutes: 11-11-09

Minutes: 9-18-09

Minutes: 6-26-09

Minutes: 3-11-09

Minutes: 11-05-08

Minutes: 8-12-08

Minutes: 6-20-08

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WSFCA Magazine Articles

Fall 2010

Summer 2010

Spring 2010

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2010 Meeting Dates

  • Friday, September 17 - DePere, WI
  • Wednesday, November 10 - Portage, WI

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Our Activities Include:

  • Assist at Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety Burn Camp for burn injured youths.
  • Establish and staff a booth with promotional material at the Annual Fire Chief’s Convention
  • Assist with registration of Chiefs and vendors at the Annual Fire Chief’s Convention.
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Mission Statement

  • To provide enhanced support to Wisconsin Fire Chiefs and their administrative assistants in order that they might more effectively meet the goals and responsibilities of their positions.
  • To provide a communication network for sharing of unique ideas and concerns
  • To provide educational opportunities to assist in skills development
  • To provide a means to learn more about interpersonal and intra personal dynamics.
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Membership

Regular membership (an active member of a fire department) is $45.00 per year (this includes lunch at the quarterly meetings).

Associate membership (fire service affiliate) is $10.00 per year.

If you are interested in joining us, or know of someone who is, please contact Diane Yashinsky at De Pere Fire Rescue, 400 Lewis Street, De Pere, WI  54115, Phone (920) 339-2467 or e-mail at dyashinsky@mail.de-pere.org.

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Officers

President

Angela White,
Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department

Angela White

Vice President

Chris Essex,
Portage Fire Department

Chris Essex
Secretary

Meridith Stewart,
Fitchburg Fire Department
Treasurer

Diane Yashinsky,
De Pere Fire Rescue
Diane Yashinsky
Past-President

Lorna Whalen, Stevens Point Fire Department
Lorna Whalen

Active Fire Departments in Association

Amherst Fire District
Appleton Fire Dept.
Blooming Grove Fire Department
Chippewa Falls Fire & EMS Services
Columbus Fire Department
De Pere Fire Rescue
Eau Claire Fire Department
Fitchburg Fire Department
Janesville Fire Department
Green Bay Fire Department
LaCrosse Fire Department
Marshfield Fire Department
Middleton Fire District
Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue
Oshkosh Fire Department
Portage Fire Department
Stevens Point Fire Department
Stone Bank Volunteer Fire Department
Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department
Town of Menasha Fire Department
Two Rivers Fire Department
West Bend Fire Department

 

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